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Featuring free bikes and a garden, Meremeta Lodge is situated in Utende, less than 15 minutes cycle from Mafia Island Diving. Free WiFi is offered. There is a fully equipped private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. The lodge offers a terrace. Cycling can be enjoyed nearby. Mafia Island Marine Park, the largest and oldest in Tanzania is 6km from Meremeta Lodge..

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
3 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.4
Location
8.5
Free WiFi
8.5
High score for Utende
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Herman
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Meremeta has a beautiful lodge with an amazing garden. He and his staff were very friendly and took care of me and the other guests in an amazing way. I was really happy with the service and when I needed help with anything, Meremeta took care of...
  • Steffen
    Canada Canada
    Spacious and very clean room with fans and air conditioning. Power-bar in room very helpful for charging. Couches and hammock outside of room and large shared seating areas. Breakfast and dinner were good, plus accommodation of special dietary...
  • Daleen
    South Africa South Africa
    Meremeta Lodge is one of the few places in Mafia Island that has air-conditioning - a must in February. The staff members are all great, and the owner (Meremeta) is very friendly, attentive, available, accommodating and helpful - nothing is too...
  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very friendly and helpful and went beyond the usual hospitality
  • Shauni1995
    Belgium Belgium
    Beautiful accomodation. Outstanding hygiën. Perfect location for divers. Friendly and helpful staff. Fantastic chef (best zuchini soup ever) 😊 Highly recommended
  • Max
    Kazakhstan Kazakhstan
    Best place for staying in Mafia-A/C,owner near by you and care,delicious tour and honest price for activities 100% reco
  • J
    Jeffrey
    United States United States
    The breakfast had a lot of options and worked great.
  • Ken
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very well looked after by Abdul, Musa, and the team - excellent food!
  • Margaret
    Tanzania Tanzania
    Tanzanian-owned. Very friendly and resourceful staff, solutions-focused, free tea/coffee and bikes available to get to the beach (2km) or nearby
  • Johnny
    Netherlands Netherlands
    helpful staff, nice bungalow and good food. And free bicycles to move around

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      African • American • Italian • Pizza • European • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Meremeta Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Snorkelling
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
Entertainment and family services
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Air conditioning
    Additional charge
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Car hire
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Swahili

House rules
Meremeta Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 10:00 to 23:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 10 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
US$10 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
2 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
US$10 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$15 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests will be required to pay a daily fee for the park at the gate before arriving. This fee is currently $ 23.6 per night. Please be advised that payments must be made via credit card.

Please inform Meremeta Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Meremeta Lodge

  • Meremeta Lodge has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant
  • Check-in at Meremeta Lodge is from 10:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • The prices at Meremeta Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at Meremeta Lodge include:

    • Double
    • Triple
    • Twin/Double
  • Meremeta Lodge is 0.9 miles from the centre of Utende. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Meremeta Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Bike tours
    • Bicycle rental
    • Walking tours
    • Tour or class about local culture